Aviator Updates
SY23 CWFDES FAMILY ISSUE #10
A WEEK: October 31 - November 4
Hello Aviator Families,
Our Book Fair was a huge success! Thank you for supporting our school and encouraging your student's love of reading. Special thanks go to Ms. Owen, media specialist, for providing this opportunity for our students and to all of the parents who volunteered throughout the week.
After a great spirit week and Trunk or Treat, we ask that students not wear Halloween costumes tomorrow, but are welcome to wear orange and black or Halloween-themed clothes.
Tomorrow we look forward to our author visit from Aaron Reynolds!
Have a safe and Happy Halloween!
Kindly,
Ms. Katie Kortokrax
Item Needed for Makerspace
2023 Yearbook
Now we move to our Duke Elementary Yearbook COVER CONTEST. If you'd like to participate, submissions are due November 22nd. Click here for additional information.
Red Ribbon Week Fun
The Importance of Good Attendance
Evening Counseling Opportunity
NEW! Menu Changes
[Current] Lunch Changes for this week:
10/24 Garlic bread (sub for soft pretzel)
We will serve ice cream on Thursday (11/3) next week instead of Wednesday (11/2)
Best Buddies Compass Visit
Duke Elementary - Where Children SOAR!
Intermediate Fridge of Fame Recipients
Primary Fridge of Fame Recipients
Joke of the Week
Q: What do you call a fake spaghetti?
A: An “impasta”
This week's joke was submitted by Ezra G. from Ms. Sandy's class. Thank you for sharing! Do you have a joke that you'd like featured in the weekly update? Click here to submit it!
3 IMPORTANT Action Items
PLEASE COMPLETE THESE 3 TASKS ASAP!
Task 1
Due: November 14, 2022
Task 2
Complete the form here: Home Access Center (HAC)
Due: October 31, 2022
Task 3
Complete the form here: SMCPS Acceptable Use Policy
This form is past due and each student must have it on file to use Google & Schoology! Pre-K students are exempt.
Helpful Links from Previous Updates
PTA Membership Link: We love our PTA. Members can be as involved (or not involved) as they would like. We appreciate any support you can offer; click here to sign up!
Register to be a Volunteer: New for the 2022-23 school year. Volunteers must apply annually for approval. Vetting of applications can take several weeks. Field trip chaperones must have successfully completed the volunteer application process before they can be considered.
Here Comes the Bus App: This application allows parents, guardians and students to receive push notifications and email notifications for when their student’s bus approaches their bus stop.
CWFDES Absence Reporting: Click here to report absences to ensure they are marked lawful.
MySchoolBucks: MySchoolBucks is an online payment service that provides a convenient way for parents/guardians to pay for school-related purchases by using their credit/debit card or electronic check.Meal Benefit Application: Families must submit an application to receive free or reduced-price lunch.
MySchoolBucks: Pay for school lunch and fees securely online! With MySchoolBucks, families can also view cafeteria purchases and access meal balances.
Nutrislice Webpage: Check out our cafeteria menu (subject to change)
Interested in Subbing at Duke? You will need to attend a one-day virtual class. Pick one day from the several class dates available. Contact Cindy Toothacker with questions at cctoothacker@smcps.org.
Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary
We welcome your questions and inquiries. Please call 240-309-4658, refer to the SMCPS Back to School website, or our CWFDES website for additional information.
Katie Kortokrax, Principal
Zach Adams, Assistant Principal
Email: klkortokrax@smcps.org
Website: https://schools.smcps.org/cwfdes/
Location: 23595 Hayden Farm Lane, Leonardtown, MD 20650
Phone: (240) 309-4658
Twitter: @CWFDES_SMCPS